Monitoring Systems Coordinator

ARK Systems

Columbia, MD

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Columbia, MD
POSTED
30+ days ago

ARK Systems has an IMMEDIATE OPENING for a Monitoring Systems Coordinator. UP TO $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Summary:

Transition from the field to a technical operations role.

ARK Systems is seeking an administrative individual experienced in alarm or low-voltage technology who wants to move into an office-based technical position supporting alarm monitoring operations. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on alarm installation or service experience who understands signals, communicators, and system setup, and is ready to apply that expertise behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities:

Alarm System Activation & Signal Verification

  • Activate newly installed alarm systems with our central monitoring station.
  • Coordinate with field technicians to verify alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals during system commissioning.
  • Troubleshoot signal communication issues between installed systems and the central station.
  • Prepare and distribute alarm registration and documentation required for local jurisdictions
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation

Monitoring Account Setup

  • Configure new accounts into the central station database
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and similar software
  • Configure new monitoring accounts within the company database.
  • Maintain system details including panel types, zones, and contact information.
  • Update, modify, or terminate monitoring accounts as systems change.

Technical Support for Monitoring Operations

  • Knowledge of common alarm platforms or panels preferred
  • Work with installers and service technicians to resolve monitoring communication issues.
  • Coordinate with central station personnel to ensure accounts are programmed and functioning correctly.
  • Review signal activity and address communication or testing issues.

Operations & Process Support

  • Review system test reports and follow up with customers when required.
  • Assist with monthly monitoring account reconciliation.
  • Help improve workflows and processes to support efficient monitoring operations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Office administrative knowledge of procedures and the implementation of standard office equipment at a level generally acquired through 2+ years of related experience.
  • Analytical ability to gather and summarize data for reports, determining solutions to various administrative problems
  • Good oral/written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a high volume/fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
  • Good attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
  • Positive and respectful attitude. Strong customer relations knowledge.
  • Able to maintain good working relationships with management staff, employees and customers.
  • The ability to learn and comprehend technical concepts as they relate to the security and life safety industry

Education and Experience:

  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Proficiency in working with Computerized Software of a various type
  • 2+ years of related clerical experience.
  • Industry specific technical knowledge/ formal training a plus

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at a time.

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